Michael Jackson's star-studded memorial service ended on a fittingly emotional note after fans, friends and stars paid tribute to the 'King of Pop'.

The service began when his coffin was carried into the Staples Center in Los Angeles by his brothers before tributes were paid by Diana Ross and Nelson Mandela.

Mariah Carey then sang 'I'll Be There' before Queen Latifah read a Maya Angelou poem and Llionel Richie took to the stage. As expected Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Usher and John Mayer also performed.

One of the most emotional tributes came from close childhood friend Brooke Shields who, while fighting back the tears, reminisced about their good times together.

All of the performers then rejoined the stage to perform a tear-jerking version of 'Heal the World' before his family, including his daughter, addressed the crowd as the world said goodbye to Michael Jackson.

It is estimated that an astounding 750 million people watched the service live around the world.

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